2 Responses to “Nums: What % of kids have both parents present?”

Speaking as a single parent, it may not be a clear picture to look at household composition unless it is overlayed with household income or educational background. Yes we single paretns are stretched thin but if the household views education as a priority or if the family has resources then we figure out ways to stay involved or get help.

Nutrition is vitally important to education. It is appropriate for Mrs. Obama to keep beating thatr drum. I don’t think she can do much about the composition of a child’s home.

Many of the black and latino kids have no faith that opportunities like college and employment will be waiting for them after high school graduation. Recent attacks on affirmative action only serve to make these kids less confident that making an investment in school will pay-off. This is a tragedy since we know that people will act as you incent them to act.

I agree that keeping parents involved is important, but I’m not sure that is a lever you can adjust in the short run.